George Hopkin

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theFreesheet editor George Hopkin is a veteran journalist with over 35 years of experience. As a specialist in technology reporting, Hopkin covers the full spectrum of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Adorant figurine from Geißenklösterle Cave.

40,000-year-old Stone Age carvings rival early writing in complexity

Long before the invention of the alphabet, our early ancestors were carefully…
AI health chatbots.

World-first safety guide to help the public navigate AI health chatbots

As millions turn to tools like ChatGPT for medical advice, an international…
Insecure AI.

Vast majority of top AI agents are hiding critical security risks, study warns

As artificial intelligence agents increasingly take over everyday tasks like booking flights,…
Splatoon 3.

Competitive gaming servers provide vital social sanctuary for players

Online gaming communities are often stereotyped as isolating and overly competitive, but…
Local government and AIs.

Why failing public sector AI projects refuse to die despite broken promises

Generative AI projects in public administration often persist even when the technology…
Medical data.

AI decodes medical data in minutes, bringing breakthroughs closer

A new study reveals that AI chatbots can write complex code to…
Madrid, Spain.

Spain emerges as surprise world leader in AI and journalism research

Academic research exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism is booming,…
Online reviews.

Online reviews got more honest after US banned legal threats from businesses

For years, consumers watered down their online criticism for fear of being…
Journalism.

Journalism students ‘get out of the bubble’ to rebuild public trust

Journalism is facing dual challenges of lost trust and declining relevance. But…
A robot “sees” its surroundings.

AI helps ‘kidnapped’ robots find their way in changing environments

Mobile robots depend on knowing their exact location to navigate autonomously. But…